24/7 Hotline (Call or Text) 1-800-852-2102 • 24 Hour Emergency Shelter

Welcome

Welcome to Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties (DVSCP)! DVSCP is a private, non-profit organization that was incorporated in May 1990 and has provided 24 hour a day unduplicated services to the communities of Cumberland and Perry counties since 12:01 midnight on July 28, 1990.

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement: We envision DVSCP as a culturally responsive organization committed to the eradication of domestic violence for all individuals.

Mission Statement: DVSCP supports the empowerment of those who are experiencing domestic violence through the provision of equitable and inclusive direct services and the promotion of nonviolence through social and systems change.

Support the Cause

Want to help? Visit our ‘Get Involved’ page to learn more about how to volunteer, donate, or become a corporate sponsor. Our Emergency Shelter Wish List is a great way to donate and support the women and children we serve.

Upcoming Events

Share a Meal at the Shelter!

January 10 @ 11:00 am - December 26 @ 1:00 pm

Vote for DVSCP in the Target Circle App

July 1 @ 12:00 am - September 30 @ 11:30 pm

2023 DVSCP Wreath Sale!

September 18 @ 8:00 am - October 26 @ 5:00 pm

New Bloomfield Fall Fest

September 30 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

DVSCP Bright Spots

Chalk Up for Charity Raises $8k for Survivors

July 19, 2023 – Carlisle, PA: Local fundraising group Chalk Up for Charity held a pool tournament fundraiser this past March to benefit Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP). The 8-ball billiard [...]

July 19th, 2023|

DVSCP and PCADV Rally Bi-Partisan Support of Increased Funding for Domestic Violence Services

HARRISBURG, Pa., (June 21, 2023) --- A joint effort between Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), its network of 59 domestic violence programs, 90 state [...]

June 21st, 2023|

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Did you know?

Know the facts about domestic violence!

There are many myths surrounding domestic violence. It affects women, men, children, all income levels, all races, and people of all backgrounds. It is important for individuals to understand the signs of abuse.

Myth:

Unless my partner physically hits me, I’m not in an abusive relationship…

Fact:

Violence takes all forms. It can include…

Emotional Abuse: Ignoring, humiliating, embarrassing, insulting, excluding or using social status as a weapon.
Verbal Abuse: Shouting, threatening, intimidating, or manipulating.
Physical Abuse: pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, punching or threatening with a weapon.
Sexual Abuse: forced kissing or touching, any unwanted sexual acts, unprotected sex, and rape.

Emergency Shelter
24-Hour Hotline (Call or Text 1-800-852-2102)
Individual/Group Counseling
Adult and Youth Support/Group Counseling
Protection From Abuse Orders (PFA)
Medical Accompaniment
Legal Accompaniment
Referral Services
Professional Training and Public Education
Children’s Programs
AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program

Empowerment Philosophy

We consider all relationships to be reciprocal and between equals.
We communicate directly, with no hidden agenda.
We value individual differences and belief systems equally in our organization.
We nurture individual growth to enhance well-being.

2023 Program Partners

Thank you to all the organizations that support DVSCP throughout the year.

The agency is happy to announce that Skiles Excavating out of Newville is our 2023 Presenting Partner. Skiles began supporting our agency in 2020 due to the generosity of not only the company’s owners, but also its incredible staff. Thank you for everything you do for our agency and those we serve.

DVSCP would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our 2023 program partners, beginning with our Platinum Partners M&T Bank, Mid Penn Bank, and UPMC.

Presenting

Skiles Excavating

Silver

Belco Community Credit Union
Capital Blue Cross
Deibler Insurance Associates, Inc.
Giant/Martins
Highmark/Penn State Health
McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC
Organic Remedies
Orrstown Bank
The Browne Team Of Caliber Home Loans, Inc.

Platinum

M&T Bank
Mid Penn Bank
UPMC

Bronze

Allen Distribution
Alliance Financial
American Legion Failor-Wagner Post #421
AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
Boyer & Ritter LLC
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Der Harrisburg Maennerchor
Diamond Automatic Sprinklers
H&R Block
KirbTech, LLC
Select Medical
State Representative Sheryl Delozier
Trisha A. Sadler Foundation

Gold

Century 21 Realty Services
Retired Senator Pat Vance

Copper

Buffy Tucker
Capital Computer Systems, Inc.
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats
Farnham Insurance
Laurel Life
L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln
Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy
PA Retina Specialists
Wil and Karen Shirey
Tuckey Companies